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Division Chief, Child Abuse Pediatrics | San Diego, CA

The University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics within the Department of Pediatrics at UC San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
is currently seeking to fill the position of Division Chief.

The Chadwick Center at RCHSD is one of the largest hospital-based child advocacy and trauma treatment centers in the nation, with a staff of 75 professionals (medicine, social work, psychology, psychiatry, child development, nursing, education, technology). The Chadwick Center provides child
abuse medical services for San Diego, Imperial, and southern Riverside counties, a region with over 3 million people. Child abuse pediatricians oversee a 24/7 response to acute child/adolescent sexual assault and provide continual telephone availability to the community to triage and manage medical intervention for maltreatment issues.

The Division Chief will report to the Chair of the Department and work closely with the other Division Chiefs and Vice Chairs in the Department of Pediatrics. The Division Chief will oversee the clinical, research, and educational activities of the Division, lead recruiting efforts, and ensure career mentoring for all faculty and fellows in the Division. The Division Chief also will be expected to support the mission of delivering high-quality care, teaching, and scholarly activities, while promoting an environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusivity among faculty, students, and staff.

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent. Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the California Medical Board. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics.

Candidates must have a minimum of two years of demonstrable leadership experience and experience in leading a Pediatric division.

Apply to: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03913

The appropriate series and appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor
Clinical X Professor

References may be requested from finalists.

The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $195,000 - $225,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here.

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Posted 03.18.24


Child Protection Team Physician | Miami, FL

The University of Miami Health System is initiating a search for a Child Protection Team Physician.

The State of Florida, Department of Health (DOH), contracts with the University of Miami, Department of Pediatrics to provide for a coordinated interdisciplinary team approach for the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of child maltreatment. The Child Protection Team is a Florida-statutory mandated program to assist the Department of Children and Families (DCF) during the investigation of suspected child maltreatment. The CPT is available on a 24-hour basis and provides a unique array of services for over 1,500 children (birth to eighteen) a year in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide forensic medical examinations/consultations and create medical reports for children alleged to have been maltreated (abused and/or neglected):
  • Perform complete physical examinations on referred children,
  • Triage cases with CPT case coordinator and provide initial assessment of cases referred to the Team by DCF, law enforcement or medical providers,
  • Review the interviews of children and their caregivers prior to examination,
  • Obtain or review the current medical status and the past medical history of the children being examined,
  • Order and arrange for indicated imaging and laboratory studies, if necessary,
  • Provide follow-up on hospitalized cases and monitor post-discharge follow-up,
  • Perform sexual abuse examinations, including photographic documentation, as needed.
  • Must be available for 24-hour on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays, for triage and emergent medical examinations in the CPT office or in hospitals.
  • Determine need for orders and obtain appropriate diagnostic studies (lab tests, procedures, etc.),
  • Assist psychologist in identifying behavioral problems and diagnoses.
  • Arrange for outpatient studies or consults as indicated or at the request of the Medical Director.
  • Be available to review Hotline reports to determine which cases are mandatory referrals to CPT.
  • Remain current on child maltreatment literature and the special medical and psychological needs of foster children, including Florida statutes and DCF/DOH rules and regulations.
  • Participate in staff development,
  • Provide in-service training,
  • Provide community outreach education.
  • Provide expert testimony via depositions or court testimony per subpoena; participate in pre- filing and pre-trial conferences as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director.
  • This position will be responsible for pediatric medical examinations and consultations, coordinating services, public speaking, and training

Essential Job Requirements:

  • MD/DO required
  • Board eligible or Board-certified pediatrician.
  • Experience in the area of pediatric clinical care

For additional information, contact:
Marisol Vega
Physician Recruiter
[email protected]

Posted 03.13.24


Child Abuse Physician | University of California, Davis - Sacramento, CA

UC Davis Children's Hospital seeks a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Child Abuse Pediatrician. The successful candidate will lead an existing team of two physicians providing consultations for suspected child abuse and neglect in a busy regional pediatric center in Northern California.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Provide consultations for suspected child abuse and/or neglect in a busy Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. Consultations are performed in the Pediatric Emergency Department or on the Pediatric Inpatient Service, including a 24 bed PICU.
  • Work collaboratively with local child abuse agencies, law enforcement, and district attorneys; provide expert testimony; participate in county multidisciplinary death review and Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) committees, case reviews, educational programs, and other child abuse-related activities.
  • Provide training and supervision for residents, medical students, and other hospital staff.
  • Help grow the CIRCLE Clinic, a medical home for children in foster care providing primary care services integrated with mental health and developmental-behavioral health assessments and linkages to specialty care and community services in Sacramento.
  • Be a partner in research, training, and/or outreach with the UC Davis Child and Adolescent Abuse Resource and Evaluation (CAARE) Diagnostic and Treatment Center, a nationally recognized program for the psychological evaluation and treatment of child maltreatment as well as training of mental health providers.
  • Join one of the only health systems in the region providing this level of coordinated care.

Community Highlights - Desirable Metro in Beautiful Northern California
Sacramento, CA, offers a significantly lower cost of living than San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and other parts of California. One of the state's most historic areas, California's capital city is filled with community events and activities and endless opportunities to experience adventure in the surrounding scenic nature.

  • Sacramento is California's best place to live (Forbes 2023)
  • Sacramento's cost of living is 40% lower than San Francisco’s.
  • Remarkable housing options include access to a paid-for concierge service Capitol Resource Network for house hunting (https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/capital-resource-network)
  • Access to UC Davis Mortgage Origination Program once the appointment is final (https://frontdoor.ucdavis.edu/housing/mop)
  • Access to plenty of big-city amenities, including a vibrant downtown area, professional sports, and an international airport.
  • Enjoy convenient proximity to Lake Tahoe, wine country, beaches, and San Francisco Bay Area
  • US News ranks California #5 in Best States for Healthcare and #10 in Economy

If you are interested, please contact:
Kereana Weiss, Senior Search Consultant, AMN Healthcare
[email protected]
469-524-1538

Posted 03.12.24


Child Abuse Pediatrician | Suburban Chicago

Advocate Children’s Hospital (ACH) and Advocate Medical Group (AMG) are seeking a full time BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our growing team. ACH is the largest network provider of pediatric services in Illinois and among the top 10 in the nation. ACH has two Chicagoland campuses– Oak Lawn in the southwest and Park Ridge in the northwest, and additional services accessible throughout the state. With 259 beds at our 2 main sites, ACH serves as a major referral center for infants and children. Through a special, holistic approach, ACH combines some of the country’s most respected medical talent with exceptional and compassionate care. We serve more children in the state than any other pediatric provider. 

About this role:

  • The Child Protection Team consists of a full-time Board-Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, SANE coordinator, Pediatric Hospitalist and dedicated LCSW. Additional pediatric social workers and child life specialists work closely with the team.
  • Provide Inpatient & outpatient consultations within a collaborative multi-specialty pediatric center
  • Provide follow-up and consultation for children already reported to DCFS for abuse/neglect
  • ED follow-up for sexual abuse victims
  • Partner with several area child advocacy center sites and associated community partners
  • Educate medical residents and community partners
  • Help train and provide peer review/support for existing SANE program in the ED
  • Provide phone support during some evenings and weekends
  • Our ideal candidate is a BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician interested in working collaboratively with the existing Child Protection Team as we expand our services to the community

Interested candidates should apply at: https://www.advocateauroracliniciancareers.org/jobs/pediatrics-child-protection-park-ridge-illinois

Posted 03.07.24


BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician | Louisville, KY

Norton Children's Pediatric Protection Specialists, affiliated with University of Louisville School of Medicine, is seeking multiple BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatricians to join our program. Our team of 14 professionals currently includes a child abuse pediatrician, 4 nurse practitioners, 6 clinical forensic nurses, a social worker, a program manager, a clinic coordinator, and a fellowship coordinator.  We evaluate children from across Kentucky and Southern Indiana with concerns of child maltreatment.

Our team evaluates children at Norton Children’s Hospital, a free-standing tertiary/quaternary care facility, and we perform case reviews for children who are not seen in person. We are opening a new outpatient clinic in April 2024 as part of our newly established Norton Children’s Center for Safe & Healthy Kids.  Our child abuse pediatrician(s) works in tandem with a nurse or nurse practitioner on cases, with responsibility for evaluation, case management, report writing, and court testimony when needed.  We embrace diversity and social justice in all we do. Our culture is warm, inclusive, friendly, determined, and practical.  Our team works closely together to best serve the needs of our patients, who are always our top priority.  We also have an ACGME-accredited Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship Program, which is currently “on hold” until we can hire a second full-time child abuse pediatrician.

About the Position

  • Our team is unique in our use of clinical forensic nurses as physician-extenders; nurses and nurse practitioners take first call and collaborate with the on-call physician for every patient
  • As an academic child abuse pediatrician and full time faculty member of the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics, there is robust support for clinical research, academic pursuits, teaching, and advocacy from the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics, throughout the medical school, and in the community
  • Abundant opportunities for community engagement and policy/prevention work and engagement with students, residents, fellows and community providers and partners
  • Opportunities to sit on/lead multiple state and local boards and teams
  • Ideal candidate is friendly, enthusiastic, a great team player, an excellent communicator, and dedicated to doing the right thing for our patients
  • Our team was recently awarded $6 million from the Commonwealth of Kentucky to help fund the Norton Children’s Center for Safe & Healthy Kids.  We’re growing! 

Requirements for the position

  • Medical degree/diploma
  • Board certified/board eligible for both general pediatrics and child abuse pediatrics
  • Kentucky medical license or license eligible

Please contact Melissa Currie, MD at [email protected] if interested.

Posted 03.07.24


Child Abuse Pediatrics Attending Physician/Faculty Opportunity | Chicago, IL

The Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor for the role of Attending Physician in the Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics. Responsibilities include excellence in delivery of care, research, education, and advocacy. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualified candidates will possess outstanding clinical and teaching skills. Candidates for the position will be board-certified or board-eligible in child abuse pediatrics. Salary is commensurate with rank and experience. The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.
The Protective Service Team includes four child abuse pediatricians, one pediatrician with expertise in child abuse pediatrics, three child abuse pediatrics fellows, a research director, research coordinators/associates, administrative staff members, and a group of experienced social workers who provide on-site consultation 24/7. The team evaluates approximately 500 children per year in the inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition, the team physicians have the opportunity to participate in a unique outpatient clinic, the Forensic Assessment for Immigration Relief (FAIR) Clinic. The FAIR Clinic conducts medical and mental health evaluations of children seeking asylum in the United States.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (Lurie Children's Hospital) is a free-standing children’s hospital located just off the magnificent mile and Lake Michigan, and adjacent to the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine campus. It has more than 1,100 pediatric specialists focusing on 70 specialties in multiple locations and routinely provides care to more young people than any other Chicago-area hospital or medical center. The patient population represents a broad spectrum of socioeconomic status, ethnic background, and geographic distribution that ranges from the immediate Chicago area as well as a referral population throughout Illinois and several surrounding states.

Chicago is a world-class city that is home to hundreds of the most diverse and culturally rich neighborhoods in America. The city has world-championship sports teams, renowned architecture, award-winning theater, numerous parks and beaches, over 7,000 restaurants, and much more.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Interested candidates should electronically submit a cover letter, CV and three letters of recommendation to Norell Rosado, MD, Head, Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics, at [email protected].

Posted 03.06.24


Medical Director of the Child Advocacy and Protection Program | Cleveland, OH

In partnership with CareerPhysician, the Department of Pediatrics at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (UH/RBC), an affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (CWRU), is conducting anational search to identify a board certified/board eligible Child Abuse Pediatrician to serve as the Medical Director of the Child Advocacy and Protection Program.

Candidates with experience in all aspects of child maltreatment and neglect, including physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and medical child abuse are welcomed at any academic rank with opportunities to support a clinician, educator, as well as those seeking resources to launch/bolster their research career.

About UH/Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital

Located in Cleveland, OH, and recognized as the best in newborn care in northern Ohio by US News & World Report, UH/RBCis a 244-bed renowned children’s hospital and a principal referral center for the region.  Cleveland’s only full-service, free-standing children’s hospital, and home to the only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in northern Ohio, Rainbow combines family-centered quality care, advanced treatments, and the latest innovations to deliver the complete range of pediatric services for more than 740,000 patient encounters annually.

  • The Medical Director of Child Advocacy and Protection will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with multiple organizations and be part of the establishment of one of Cuyahoga County’s greatest assets to the community, namely the Canopy Child Advocacy Center.
  • In December 2022, Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services awarded the Canopy Child Advocacy Center (www.canopycac.org) $5.8 million dollars over 3-years to develop a child protection team in Cuyahoga County.
  • Opportunity for candidates with research interests to grow research careers.
  • Seeking individuals that exemplify but not limited to:
    - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    - Commitment to upholding ethical standards and advocating for the well-being of children.
    - Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is an AA/EOE/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or provide candidate recommendations, please contact Marcel Barbey at 817-707-9034 or [email protected].  Initial conversations will be held in the strictest of confidence for the protection of each candidate and their current endeavors.

Posted 03.05.24


Child Abuse Pediatrics Faculty Position | Rochester, NY

We are currently seeking to fill a faculty position in Child Abuse Pediatrics in the Division of General Pediatrics. This is a vibrant multidisciplinary Division with approximately 100 faculty, fellows, and staff that participate in active clinical, research, and educational programs focusing on improving child health in the local community and beyond. The REACH program (Referral and Evaluation of Abused CHildren) of Golisano Children’s Hospital provides medical evaluations for children who may be victims of sexual or physical abuse. The REACH program acts in partnership with the Bivona Child Advocacy Center and other community agencies. This physician role will include working collaboratively with the REACH Program staff in offering these medical services in our county and surrounding region.

REACH

The REACH Program is where our missions of caring, discovery, teaching and learning become a reality. Our program is the medical component of a multidisciplinary team comprised of child protective services caseworkers, forensic interviewers, law enforcement investigators, family advocates, counselors and attorneys, many of whom are co-located at the Bivona Child Advocacy Center. We make every effort to serve the needs of children and their families in a relaxed and friendly setting. This position includes participation in clinical service in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical activities include:

  • Serving as a physician in our REACH program.
  • Working with our clinical team and providing direct patient care services with skills that are clinically sound, effective and achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
  • Working with medical colleagues at the Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong
  • Teaching students, residents and fellows in the clinical setting.
  • Integrating innovative approaches to patient care.
  • Working with the multidisciplinary team at the Bivona Child Advocacy Center.

Qualifications

Required

  • Medical Degree
  • Completion of three-year pediatric or four-year medicine-pediatric residency training program with corresponding board certification
  • Training and experience in Child Abuse Pediatrics

Preferred

  • BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrics
  • BC/BE in Pediatric Hospital Medicine, or Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Please contact Ann Lenane [email protected] with questions or interest in this position

Posted 02.16.24


Outpatient Child Abuse Physician Specialist | Vancouver, WA

Seeking 1.0 FTE (M-F 40 hours a week) Outpatient Child Abuse Physician Specialist for Legacy Salmon Creek Child Abuse Assessment Team in Vancouver, WA.

www.legacyhealth.org | Career Portal, Requisition ID: 24-36184

Legacy is committed to delivering comprehensive family-centered care with compassion and excellence in a culture that values diversity.

Role includes:

  • Medical evaluations of children for suspected abuse and neglect.
    • Takes appropriate histories, performs physical examinations, takes photographs of physical findings, obtains needed cultures, lab tests, and imaging studies.
    • Performs overall health screenings with referral and follow-up.
    • Enters into the electronic medical record, detailed, legally acceptable reports of medical evaluations with sign-off and charge entry and accurate coding in timely manner.
    • Includes diagnostic findings and treatment recommendations.
  • Works in cooperation with other professionals in providing assessments for suspected abuse.
  • Makes appropriate contacts with outside agencies to ensure understanding of relevant historic information.
  • Debriefs in a timely manner to develop cooperative plan for follow-up.
  • Participates in peer review and quality assurance exercises.
  • Requests peer review on cases that pose diagnostic problems.
  • Telephone consultations to professionals on medical aspects of suspected abuse.
  • Engagement with five county multi-disciplinary teams for coordinated child abuse response.
  • Promotion of community awareness of child abuse issues through educational programs.
  • Promotes community partnerships and program development regarding child abuse.
  • Expert testimony when subpoenaed to depositions or trials on cases.
  • Integrates current research into court testimony and is available as a resource for other staff preparing for court.
  • Attends professional training for child abuse medical providers.
  • Takes initiative to research and share new information on this specialty.
  • Seeks input from others on own work.
  • If inpatient work is of interest, can be discussed.
  • Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

QUALIFICATIONS:

As a condition of hire and throughout employment, role requires child abuse background checks (conducted pre-hire and every three years) through the DHS Child Abuse registry check. This requires a signed release and authorization. The background check includes a search of systems for any history of abuse or neglect of a child. If a record exists, findings will be reported back to CAAT and findings will be addressed in accordance with program policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled. Sorry, unable to offer J1 or H-1B visa opportunities.

For inquiries about the role, please contact
Hiring Manager, Lisa Lyons, PhD 

For application information, please apply or contact
Recruiter, Forrest Brown

Posted 02.05.24


Pediatric Child Abuse Pediatrician | South Carolina

The Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Pediatric Child Abuse Pediatrician at the Associate Professor or Professor level to serve as the Division Chief to the Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics. Currently the Division includes one faculty member, one fellow, seven advanced practice providers and many other support staff and PSANEs.

The MUSC Child Abuse program is recognized throughout the community for its expertise. It provides consultation for clinics at MUSC Health in downtown Charleston as well as MUSC Health outreach clinics, the Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center and the Dorchester Children’s Center.

  • Candidates must be board eligible or certified.
  • Candidates must have or be eligible for a South Carolina Medical License.

Responsibilities will include patient care, teaching, research work, administration, institutional service, and professional development. Physician duties include the supervision of the clinical nurse specialists in addition to coordinating care with a multi-disciplinary team. MUSC serves as a regional center with a full complement of pediatric sub-specialists.

MUSC is the premier medical center and academic teaching hospital in South Carolina and the only quaternary referral center for children in the state. We are located in Charleston, a beautiful and historic but cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic Coast. MUSC and the Department of Pediatrics both have an impressive record of recent growth. The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital opened in 2020. This 250-bed state-of-the-art building has transformed how care is delivered to children in South Carolina.

The city of Charleston has been ranked the best city in America by multiple publications and travel sites. The Charleston community is family-friendly with excellent neighborhoods and schools, access to numerous cultural and outdoor activities, and easy transportation.

For more Information please see:

 https://musc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MUSC/job/Charleston/UNIV---Division-Director-CAP---Pediatrics--Child-Abuse_R-0000024329

Posted 01.26.24


Child Abuse Pediatrician | WI

The Child Advocacy and Protection Services team at Children’s Wisconsin and The Medical College of Wisconsin are thrilled to announce that our large program, currently with 6 child abuse pediatricians and 17 Advanced Practice Providers, has a posting for a new board eligible/board certified CAP--an immediate start date available.

Our program is robust from the advocacy, research, clinical, education, and community perspectives.  We have an active research program (including an embedded nurse Ph.D. researcher, study design and statistical support), close relationships with the community and with state government, an ACGME-accredited fellowship program, and multiple venues to educate learners (residents, APP students, fellows, child welfare, law enforcement, and many others).

Our clinical activities include a foster care medical home program, a busy hospital-based consult program, a pediatric RN-staffed SANE program, and nine CACs throughout eastern Wisconsin. We have created a team of eight APPs who will provide 24/7/365 in-person availability of APPs to our hospital-based and outpatient services.  We currently have an amazing fellow (Dr. Kristin Belsaas), with an ACGME accredited fellowship that permits one fellow every three years.  We pride ourselves on particular attention to life-work harmony, and Milwaukee is a fabulous place to live, play, and work—lots of outdoor activities, a vibrant, diverse culture, multiple major sports teams, and, yes, beer, brats and cheese!

The position is described below, and you can learn much more by visiting the websites. Please reach out to me, Dr. Narang ([email protected]), if you have any questions.

MCW’s position announcement: The Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW), seeks a board certified / board eligible physician to join our expanding Child Advocacy and Protection Section at the Assistant Professor rank.  We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.  Additional information regarding Child Advocacy and Protection Services can be found at Child Advocacy and Protection | Pediatrics (mcw.edu) and Child Advocacy and Protection Services (childrenswi.org).

Position Requirements:

  • Candidates should be board certified or eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics
  • Strong preference for candidate at the assistant professor level, but other qualified, senior academic-rank applicants will be considered as well
  • MCW is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We particularly encourage those who are under-represented in medicine to apply

To submit your application, please visit:  https://www.mcw.edu/Human-Resources/Career-Opportunities.htm

Posted 01.23.24


General Pediatric Physician | Charlotte, NC

Atrium Health Seeking Levine Children's Academic General Pediatric Physician- Charlotte, NC

Atrium Health Levine Children’s is seeking a board-certified Pediatrician to join the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, part of Children’s Services which includes Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH). Ranked as one of the top Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report in eight specialties for 2022-2023, LCH is the most comprehensive children’s hospital between Atlanta and Washington, DC. This physician will provide care for the rapidly growing community in Charlotte, NC, at our Myers Park Pediatrics location and with our Child Protection Team. All our pediatricians are board-certified and offer complete pediatric medicine for children from newborn to 18 years old.

  • Myers Park Pediatrics: the primary ambulatory teaching site for LCH pediatric residents and for students at the Charlotte campus of Wake Forest University School of Medicine. In addition, the practice is the largest safety net pediatric practice in Mecklenburg County. There are 7 faculty physicians and 5 advanced practitioners in the practice.
  • Child Protection Team: 3 full-time Child Abuse pediatricians and 3 advanced practitioners. The program provides ambulatory services at 4 regional Child Advocacy Centers and inpatient consult services at LCH.

Position Details:

  • Office Hours: Monday – Friday
  • 60% with Myers Park Pediatrics (Outpatient) and 40% with Child Protection Team (Inpatient and Outpatient)
  • Average Daily Patient Volume: Myers Park Pediatrics (8-12 per shift) and Child Protection Team (2-3 per shift)

Candidate Qualifications:

  • Two or more years of experience in general academic pediatrics in an ambulatory setting required.
  • Board Certification in General Pediatrics required and Board Certification or Board Eligible in Child Protection preferred; if not Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Protection, then 5 years of Child Protection experience required; eligible for North Carolina Licensure also required.

Interested candidates should contact:

Laneisha Faggart
980-263-9372

Posted 01.18.24


Pediatric Medical Director | Falls Church, VA

Inova Health System is seeking a BE/BC Pediatrician that specializes in Child Abuse. This position would be located in Falls Church, VA conveniently located right outside of Washington, DC. The ideal candidate would have experience in all forms of child maltreatment and be a board-certified child abuse pediatrician to serve as a Pediatric Medical Director of the Forensic Assessment and Consultation Team. A strong commitment to collaboration and quality is essential for this position.

Position Details: This position would be a part of a team consisting of forensic nurse examiners, clinical manager, director, practice manager, executive director, adult medical director, and medical assistant. Responsibilities include forensic evaluations and consultation in child physical abuse and neglect, supervision of forensic nurse examiners, providing education to colleagues, medical students and community partners, and collaborate with community partners and multidisciplinary teams. This position requires you to participate in quality informatics, policy review including standing orders, provide peer and expert review of forensic examinations, be available by phone to assist with patient care for deviations from standing orders.

About Inova: The Inova Ewing FACT Department addresses the unique needs of abused children and adults in Northern Virginia. Our team provides care to over 1,000 patients a year. We serve all counties in Northern Virginia including military installations. This includes adult and pediatric physical and sexual abuse, domestic and intimate partner violence, strangulation and human trafficking. We offer expert medical evaluation, forensic evidence collection and provide expert interpretation based on training and experience. Our program provides inpatient consultations at the Inova Fairfax Hospital complex that includes the Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. Outpatient consultations occur at our four clinics located in Alexandria, Vienna, Falls Church, and Leesburg, Virginia. Our forensic nurse examiners provide 24/7 coverage for sexual assault and abuse, DV/IPV and strangulation cases. We work closely with local child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.

As Northern Virginia’s largest non-profit healthcare provider and the region’s most recognized for excellence, Inova’s 20,000 team members provide more than two million patient visits each year through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services, and destination institutes.

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact Alexa Danza at [email protected].

Posted 01.16.24


General Pediatrics/Child Abuse Pediatrician | Richmond, VA

The Division of General Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is seeking a full-time Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our Child Protection Team (CPT). The CPT at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHoR) at Virginia Commonwealth University participates in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, teaching medical students, residents, and statewide community partners, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in Central Virginia, providing leadership on committees and legislative advocacy at a state government level, and pursuing scholarly research with multiple departments at the University including surgery and radiology. The CPT is part of a nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center with Greater Richmond Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) which is located within a few miles from CHoR and serves multiple jurisdictions in Central Virginia.

The CPT was founded in 1992 and is comprised of a child abuse pediatrician and three pediatric nurse practitioners. All pediatric interns participate in a four-week rotation with the team and fourth-year medical students participate in a one-month elective with the team. The team provides care for 850 children per year between inpatient and outpatient consults and external reviews.

The CPT provides coverage to the CHoR pediatric emergency department 24/7 for acute sexual assaults to perform evidence recovery in person and provides telephone consultation and evaluation recommendations for suspected abuse cases in our emergency department and community healthcare settings. Our inpatient consult population includes the emergency department, the pediatric intensive care unit, newborn nursery, and Evans-Haynes Burn Unit. Our outpatient clinic includes acute evaluations, follow up exams, and foster care placement evaluations.

Other responsibilities for this position include research/quality improvement activities, provision of expert testimony in criminal and civil cases, and the coordination of ongoing statewide educational programs for professionals on the recognition and evaluation of child abuse and neglect in the clinical and nonclinical setting.

Successful candidates must be Board Certified or eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics.

Interested candidates should apply online at https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3830?c=vcu.

Inquiries may be directed to:

Erin Flexon
Faculty Employment Coordinator
[email protected]
804-385-7367

Posted 01.15.24


Child Abuse Pediatrician | Birmingham, AL

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics is seeking to hire a physician for the Child Abuse Pediatrics Division (CAP). This is a newly approved clinical faculty position providing direct patient care, as well as responsibility for teaching. Additionally there are opportunities for clinical research based on the interest of the faculty member. The full-time academic position is open to a physician who is trained in child abuse or in general pediatrics with a strong interest in child abuse.

The Department of Pediatrics has a strong record of academic achievement and provides education to pediatric residents, medical students, and numerous subspecialty fellows via electives, lectures, and other clinical experience. The UAB Child Abuse Pediatrics Division has an active clinical & academic program providing medical consultative services for more than half of the state. The division provides inpatient and outpatient consultations at the Children’s of Alabama, a private, non-profit children’s hospital (332 beds) which is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is the only free-standing children’s hospital in the state with a complete complement of subspecialty services. The new faculty member will join an established team consisting of the following: 1 full-time MD, 1 full-time NP, 2 part-time MDs, and 1 part-time NP. In addition, there is a large full service pediatric SANE program providing 24/7/365 service for pediatric assault victims in the ED. Outpatient consultations are seen in the CHIPS Center (Children’s Hospital Intervention & Prevention Services) immediately adjacent to the hospital. The CHIPS Center is part of the CAP Division and includes 2 social work case managers, a PSANE RN, and several counselors providing counseling and community child abuse preventative services in addition to the medical services. The CHIPS Center is the primary medical resource for 18 of the 35 child advocacy centers in Alabama.

Birmingham is a thriving metropolitan city with a population over 1 million with award winning restaurants, arts scenes, charming neighborhoods, and many outdoor parks and entertainment spaces. Birmingham is well located in the Southeast with easy access to lakes, mountains, and gulf beaches.

The ideal candidate will qualify for an appointment at the assistant or associate professor level within UAB and will be a MD, DO, or MD/PhD who is licensed or eligible for licensure in Alabama. UAB offers competitive salaries along with comprehensive benefits package. Rank, salary and tenure status will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate and will consist of a guaranteed salary as well as a generous incentive plan linked to productivity.

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact:
Michael A. Taylor, MD or visit https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/10150

Posted 01.08.24


Child Abuse Pediatrician | San Antonio, TX

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics in Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is recruiting for an academic faculty position as Assistant or Associate Professor/Clinical to fill a full-time Child Abuse Pediatrics faculty position.  Qualified candidates should either have passed the Child Abuse examination or have passed the General Pediatrics Board exam, and successfully completed a Child abuse Fellowship.   The selected candidate will join a division of 3 child abuse pediatricians and a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and will be responsible for evaluating children and adolescents who are suspected victims of abuse and /or neglect, including inpatient and outpatient assessments as well as case consultations, with some travel anticipated for testimony. 

The selected candidate will work with experienced professional staff at the Center for Miracles at CHRISTUS Children’s and will have the opportunity to participate as a co-investigator in a statewide forensic assessment center network.  We serve a diverse patient population from throughout South Texas and have excellent collaborative relationships with our multi-disciplinary partners, particularly Child Protective Services.  Our fellowship was accredited in 2011 and is an integral component of our division.  In 2023, we received accreditation as a Level 1 Trauma-informed facility.

Please visit the UT Health candidate portal https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty to apply for position # 23002018

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.  All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

Posted 01.05.24


Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician | Harrisburg, PA

The UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central PA (CAC) located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is seeking a Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician to join their practice. UPMC Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is a child advocacy center dedicated to reducing the trauma and aftermath of abuse for children and their families. The CAC provides comprehensive, quality care in a safe, child-friendly environment for children suspected of having been abused or neglected.

The UPMC CAC is one of the first nationally accredited child advocacy centers in Pennsylvania. Opened in 1994, the center has expanded to include a main office and two satellite offices. The CAC staff sees approximately 1100 children annually and the center is in the top 10% nationally for number of children served. The center focuses on serving children who have experienced physical and/or sexual abuse, neglect, or who have witnessed violence in their home or community.

With the interests of the children at the forefront, we:

  • Interview children in a non-leading, non-suggestive manner.
  • Provide medical exams to ensure a child's health and safety.
  • Provide trauma focused therapy to children and their nonoffending caregivers.

Job Summary:
The Child Abuse Pediatrician is responsible for providing primary health care to pediatric patients referred to the CAC for allegations of abuse and includes performing colposcopic examinations as well as photographic documentation of suspected injuries. This individual will act as medical director of the practice and provide oversight of and professional development to the Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners. They will develop protocols to standardize practice and assist the director of operations in ensuring all medical requirements are met for national accreditation through the National Children’s Alliance. They will work with the director of operations to expand services and grow the practice. The child abuse pediatrician will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary investigative team by attending case review and testifying in court. This individual will act as a role model for employees by demonstrating excellent customer relations and working to actualize the System's statement of mission, vision, and values.

Professional Skills:

  • Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Pediatrics.
  • Completion of a Child Abuse Pediatric Fellowship required.
  • Must be eligible for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care.
  • Ability to work as part of a team approach while providing personalized care and favorable clinical outcomes.
We are proud to offer our providers:
  • Robust onboarding programs, training, and follow-up to support success for new providers
  • Support among peers and leadership, an open-door policy, and a team approach
  • Tuition discounts at University of Pittsburgh for physicians and immediate family
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Job security - we’re growing!

To learn more, please email your CV to Denise Bordner, Physician Recruiter at [email protected].

Posted 12.13.23


Child Abuse Pediatrician | Worcester, MA

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School and the UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center is seeking a second, full-time Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our Child Protection Program. The service includes an experienced team of dedicated providers, including: a Child Abuse Pediatrician, nurse practitioners, social workers, and an administrative assistant. We provide medical care for the regional CAC, have an active inpatient consultation service and outpatient clinic, support community medical providers, educate medical students and residents, and work closely with community multidisciplinary professionals. The position includes opportunities for teaching, research and collaboration with community partners which can be shaped around candidate interest and career path. Call responsibilities and clinical conferences are shared with a collaborative network of child abuse pediatricians in central and eastern MA.

The UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center (CMC) is in Worcester, MA and serves a diverse community population. The CMC is embedded within a large, tertiary care academic center and is central Massachusetts’ primary provider of general and specialty pediatric services. The CMC houses the region’s only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, a designated Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, pediatric inpatient service and sedation service, Level III NICU, and over 20 pediatric specialty services with a focus on high quality care, education, and academic excellence. Over the past year, the CMC admitted over 4,000 children to the inpatient and critical care units, cared for more than 30,000 children in the Pediatric Emergency Department, and recorded more than 50,000 patient visits in the outpatient clinics.

Worcester and the surrounding region have a strong and diverse economic base with family oriented communities offering excellent school systems. As the second largest city in New England, Worcester offers an array of experiences for diverse interests. The city is growing rapidly with a great food scene, world-class theater and museums, a minor league baseball team, and also offers an array of nearby outdoor activities. It is under an hour from Boston, Providence, and Hartford, and is home to 8 colleges and universities.

Candidates should be Board Certified in Pediatrics and Board Certified or Board-Eligible in CAP, possess strong clinical expertise and outstanding teaching skills and have a commitment to collaborative practice and child advocacy.

How to apply:  

Should you have any questions regarding the position or any complications submitting an application with us, please feel free to reach out to Kimberly Levasseur, Physician Recruiter at [email protected]  or 508-688-4543.

For additional information about the position, please contact:
Sasha Svendsen, MD
Division Chief, Child Protection Program
Department of Pediatrics
University of Massachusetts Medical School

We are able to consider and support candidates who will need Visa sponsorship. (if applicable, can also insert visa type)

Posted 12.01.23


Child Abuse Pediatrics Assistant, Associate or Full Professor | San Diego, CA

The University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Department of Pediatrics (http://www.pediatrics.ucsd.edu), and Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego (RCHSD) (http://www.rchsd.org) are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We are seeking academic physicians to join our Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics to provide patient care at the Chadwick Center for Children and Families, located within Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego (RCHSD).

Ranked among the Ten Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation by US News & World Report, RCHSD is a 511-bed non-profit pediatric teaching facility that provides exceptional medical and surgical care to a diverse population of one million children and adolescents. The Chadwick Center at RCHSD is one of the largest hospital-based child advocacy and trauma treatment centers in the nation, with a staff of 75 professionals (medicine, social work, psychology, psychiatry, child development, nursing, education technology). The Chadwick Center provides child abuse medical services for San Diego, Imperial, and southern Riverside counties, a region with over 3 million people.

The Division has a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, multidisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly pursuits. Division faculty play a major role in the education and teaching of medical students, pediatric residents, and fellows, and in planning for the annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment.

Child abuse pediatricians are responsible for supervising a 24/7 response to acute child and adolescent sexual assault cases and maintaining constant telephone availability to the community for the purpose of triaging and overseeing medical intervention in cases of maltreatment. This role also involves conducting daily outpatient child abuse and neglect evaluations in a clinic setting, as well as offering medical second opinions for cases related to child abuse. Additionally, the role will also provide clinical oversight for children undergoing evaluations for burns at the Regional Burn Center at UCSD and serve as backup providers for the emergency County shelter for children in custody.

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent.

Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California. Candidates must also be board-certified or board- eligible in Pediatrics.

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in the sub-specialty of Child Abuse Pediatrics or have completed a fellowship in a similar sub-specialty within the child abuse medicine field.

Candidates with additional independent research funding are preferred.

Apply to: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03802

Posted 11.15.23


Child Abuse Pediatrician | Western Massachusetts

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts which consists of an academic medical center, three community hospitals and the region’s largest multispecialty group.  Our flagship hospital, Baystate Medical Center, is home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate.  We are seeking a Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our employed physician team at Baystate Children’s Hospital. 

Position Highlights –

  • Baystate Family Advocacy Center (BFAC) is a nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) serving children and families in our region.  BFAC is a proud member of the National Children’s Alliance, the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance, and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN).
  • Join our multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, psychiatrists & therapists, specialty child abuse nurses, and support staff in Massachusetts’ only hospital-based Child Advocacy Center.
  • Collaborate with our local Child Abuse Prevention Alliance of Hampden County (CAPA), which includes local law enforcement officers, district attorney, child protective services and victim advocates.
  • Receive the time and support needed to provide patient and family centric outpatient medical evaluations and care.  Facilitate inpatient and ED consults.
  • Guide the development of the next generation of physicians; teaching resident, and medical students with a faculty appointment at UMMS Chan - Baystate.
  • Time and opportunity to pursue research and other scholarly activities and develop new, value-added services in our general pediatric and pediatric sub-specialty practices.
  • Opportunity to serve as Co-Medical Director. 
  • Qualifications:  ABMS fellowship board certification in child abuse is strongly preferred, but non-fellowship trained pediatricians with strong backgrounds in child abuse work are encouraged to apply. 

The Advantages of Working with Baystate -

  • Compensation plan includes base salary and opportunity to earn incentive bonuses
  • Robust relocation package
  • Flexibility- opportunities to flex your FTE to fit your life
  • Transparent and equitable promotional practices
  • Immediate access to paid time off
  • Lucrative 403b match and 457b plan
  • Professional development and mentorship
  • Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health and more
  • Baystate Health is a not-for-profit organization and eligible for the US Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. *There are multiple state and federal programs that provide loan forgiveness. It is the responsibility of the candidate to contact the program directly and to make their decision based on what they are trying to accomplish with loan forgiveness.

To learn more about our health system and living in western Massachusetts, please visit our website at www.choosebaystatehealth.org.  Interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers.

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. 

To learn more and express interest, please contact:

Melissa Hale, Senior Physician Recruiter at Baystate Health
Phone:  413-794-2346    Email:  [email protected]   

Posted 11.13.23